About
Length (round trip)3 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain935 ft up
Typical time3 hr 30 min
TrailheadSkyline Drive mile 66.7
SurfaceAppalachian Trail climb
Best seasonApril to early June for wildflowers and waterfalls; mid-October for fall colour. Skyline Drive closes in ice and snow.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

Wind your way up a ridge on this hike to a rocky viewpoint that stands at 3,296 feet. Distance: 3-mile round trip hike Difficulty: Moderate (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale ) Hiking Time: 3 hours Elevation Gain: 935 feet Hike Description From the Hightop Mountain Parking Area (mile 66.7), cross Skyline Drive and take the white-blazed Appalachian Trail (A.T.) As you climb, the trail winds its way up the ridge. You'll swing left around the summit, then look for a side trail on your right that leads to a rocky viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps to return to the parking area.

Tips
A rocky outcrop just below the summit has the view; the summit itself is wooded. Rarely busy.
Location

Skyline Drive mile 66.7

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